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incorporate some of the Conditions of Approval that were applied to Fernando's Restaurant, particularly the outdoor dining limitation of 10 p.m. She believed Council needed to consider the proposed live entertainment, as it will generate loud noise. She suggested acoustical music and adding a condition that eliminates electronic enhancement music and a dance floor. She did not believe live entertainment would work in this location for very long, Howard Neely, a Pleasanton resident, believed the proposed project is good for the downtown. He believed the City needed to think about a master plan and adequate parking for the downtown. Michael O'Callaghan, representing the Pleasanton Downtown Association, supported the approval of the Conditional Use Permit. He noted that the Pleasanton Downtown Association supports having a quality, vibrant, later evening establishment to frequent. He did not believe Council should over regulate this business. In response to an inquiry by Mr. O'Callaghan, Mr. Roush said that Toby's Conditional Use Permit was revoked at the Planning Commission level and was appealed. Before the matter was presented to Council, the appellant closed the business so it became academic at the Council level. Mr. O'Callaghan encouraged Council to support the Pleasanton Downtown Association, its Specific Plan and City staff and allow Ms. Kennard to operate her business until it becomes a problem. Mr. Sauter said he and his wife were not opposed to a restaurant and a restaurant that serves alcohol. They are opposed to a restaurant that is so close to a residential area and a restaurant that serves alcohol late at night with the addition of live music. The following Pleasanton residents provided written communication to Council in opposition to the Planning Commission's approval of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to serve beer, wine, and spirits after 10:00 p.m. for the Oddfellows British Pub and Restaurant located at 336 St. Mary Street: Frances Stone, Steve and Rachel Banke, Liz Ray, Sylvia Hagen, and Jan Villott. The following Pleasanton residents provided written communication to Council in support of the Planning Commission's approval of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to serve beer, wine, and spirits after 10:00 p.m. for the Oddfellows British Pub and Restaurant located at 336 St. Mary Street: Gordon Corsie, Klm Turpin, Janine Edwards, and Kathy Lorenz. David Bouchard, President & CEO of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commeme, provided written communication to Council in support of the use proposed for the building located at 336 St. Mary Street. The Chamber supports the proposed use because it promotes local commerce, increases sales tax and other revenues, and enhances the economic and job environment. The Chamber believes the entire downtown will benefit from the additional nightlife this business will bring and will be a major improvement to the empty, dilapidated building it is intended to occupy. Pleasanton City Council 18 02/01/05 Minutes